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How do I enable and view the Java Console?


This article applies to:
  • Platform(s):
    Windows 2000 (SP4+), Windows XP (SP1 SP2), Windows 2003
  • Browser(s):
    Internet Explorer 5.5, Internet Explorer 6.x, Internet Explorer 7.x, Netscape 7, Mozilla 1.4+, Firefox
  • JRE version(s):
    6.0


The Java Console provides information about the Java version, user home directory, and any error message that occurs while running an applet or application. You can enable the Java Console for the Windows platform.

Enabling the Java Console

Method 1:
  1. Click Start
  2. Select Settings
  3. Select Control Panel.
  4. Double click the Java icon.
  5. Click the Advance tab.
  6. Click on the + sign
  7. Select Show Console and click Apply.


Enable Java Console


Method 2:
  1. Locate Java icon from the System tray on lower right hand side of screen.
  2. Right click on Java icon
  3. Select Open Console.






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